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Definition of Quantise
1. Verb. Approximate (a signal varying continuously in amplitude) by one whose amplitude is restricted to a prescribed set of discrete values.
Exact synonyms: Quantize
Category relationships: Telecommunication
Generic synonyms: Approximate, Estimate, Gauge, Guess, Judge
Derivative terms: Quantization
Category relationships: Telecommunication
Generic synonyms: Approximate, Estimate, Gauge, Guess, Judge
Derivative terms: Quantization
2. Verb. Apply quantum theory to; restrict the number of possible values of (a quantity) or states of (a physical entity or system) so that certain variables can assume only certain discrete magnitudes that are integral multiples of a common factor. "Quantize gravity"
Exact synonyms: Quantize
Category relationships: Natural Philosophy, Physics
Generic synonyms: Calculate, Cipher, Compute, Cypher, Figure, Reckon, Work Out
Derivative terms: Quantisation, Quantization
Category relationships: Natural Philosophy, Physics
Generic synonyms: Calculate, Cipher, Compute, Cypher, Figure, Reckon, Work Out
Derivative terms: Quantisation, Quantization
Definition of Quantise
1. Verb. (alternative spelling of quantize) ¹
¹ Source: wiktionary.com
Definition of Quantise
1. to express in terms of quanta [v QUANTISED, QUANTISING, QUANTISES]